Tuesday, 31 March 2015

Even if around you lie many wrongs,
Even if you're the only one who's right,
Even if most choose to applaud their flaws,
Be among the few who guide to God's Light.

Don't walk away from God's Path just because
You see not many people treading it.
Submit to Allah, understand His Laws,
We were created to worship just Him.

For the sake of Allah, enjoin what's right,
Share your wisdom out of mercy for all.
In Majority's steps don't take delight.
Move forward, trust God and obey His Call.

Trust God and don't let satan mislead you,
Be among the unique and guided few.

May Allah the Most Merciful forgive all our sins and make us among His friends whom He will welcome in Firdaus/Heaven near Him and His noble Messenger Muhammad sallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam. Ameen.
Wasalaam~Mariam Mababaya

If one were to ask, 'What does it meanTo be a Filipino Muslim?'I'd say, 'Avoid nationalism',But if one must answer such question,You may share this acrostic poem:

Friendly in general, fabulously fun,Interested in faith and setting things right,Love God and justice, loathe those who are unkind,Intending good, worshiping God day and night,Properly well-mannered, observant and wise,Impeccably willing to improve and guide,Neat, knowing how to arrange and organize,Original and inventive, with God's Light.

Merciful, just and cheerful for Allah's sake,United with Muslims from every country,Share what you can share, do good deeds aplenty,Look forward to meeting God the Almighty,Invite to Islam, worship God sincerely,May Allah welcome us in Heaven by His Mercy.

Wednesday, 25 March 2015

In the Name of AllahThe Most Gracious The Most MercifulAs a teen, I believe I used to keepMore than ten journals on which I would writeNews that made me rejoice, laugh, think or weep.They were friends I could talk to day and night.

Then I got rid of them before we moved -Turning twenty was a profound journey,Which despised dramas and unwanted moods -'Tis from Allah's Mercy He guided me.

No need to keep a diary becauseAll that you do are being recordedBy Allah's Angels, Allah knows your flaws,And you sin when you rant on folks you dread.

To be Muslim is to learn from mistakes,To love God and know that there's Judgment Day.

Allah,
the Most Merciful said, "Those who remember Allah while standing, sitting and lying on
their sides, and mediate on the creation of the heavens and the earth, (saying)
'Our Lord! You have not created (all) this in vain! Glory be to you! Save us
then from the torment of Hell'." (Qur’an Surat An-Nisa Verse:191)

2)Read, recite or
memorize from the Noble Qur’an.

It was narrated that the Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu
‘alaihi wa sallam said, “Read the Qur’an, for verily it will
come on the Day of Judgment as an intercessor for its companions.” (Sahih
Muslim)

3)While maintaining a cheerful disposition, say ‘Salaam
alaikum’ to as many Muslims as you can greet, and always respond to the salaams
of every Muslim you meet.Whoever says “Assalaamu
Alaikum” (May peace be upon you) ten rewards are written down for him. Whoever says
“Assalaamu Alaikum wa rahmatullah” (May peace and Allah’s mercy be upon you) for
him twenty rewards are written down and he who says “Assalaamu Alaikum wa
rahmatullahi wa barakatuh” (May peace and Allah’s mercy as well as Allah’s blessings be
upon you) thirty rewards are written down for him.

4)When a Muslim sneezes and says “Alhamdulillah” (All Praise is for Allah) respond
with “YarhamukAllah” (May Allah have Mercy on you). The one who sneezed in return says "YahdeekumAllah wa Yusleh baalakum" (May Allah guide you and set aright your affairs) Insha-Allah you earn a reward for doing that.

It was narrated that the Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu
‘alaihi wa sallam said, “Six
are the rights of a Muslim over another Muslim.” It was said to him: Allah's
Messenger, what are they? Thereupon he (SallAllahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) said: “When
you meet him, offer him greetings; when he invites you to a feast accept it,
when he seeks your advice/council give him, and when he sneezes and says: ‘Alhamdulillah’/"All
praise are for Allah," you say YarhamukAllah (may Allah show mercy to you)…”
(Sahih Muslim)

5)Whenever you can, pick up and remove anything harmful from the pathway.

It was narrated that the Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu
‘alaihi wa sallam said, “…Every
step you take toward the prayer is a sadaqa/charitable act. And removing a
harmful thing from the path is a sadaqa/charitable act.” (Sahih Muslim and
Bukhari)

6)Seek Islamic knowledge and share it with others. Read an Islamic book or Islamic article.

It was narrated that the Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu
‘alaihi wa sallam said, “Whoever seeks a way to acquire (Islamic)
knowledge, Allah will make his way to Paradise easy.” (Sahih Muslim)

7)Enjoin what is right / encourage good deeds (e.g. calling
others to pray on time, reminding Muslims to eat and drink with their right, and
encouraging Muslims to also pray the Sunnah prayers such as salaat ad-duhaa
etc.) and forbid what is wrong / prohibit evil deeds from being committed (e.g.
discouraging bullying/oppression).Allah, the Most Merciful
said, “The (true Muslim) Believers, men and women, are protectors one of
another: they enjoin what is just, and forbid what is evil: they observe
regular prayers, practice regular charity, and obey Allah and His Messenger. On
them will Allah pour His mercy: for Allah is Exalted in power, Wise.” (Qur’an Surat At-Tawbah Verse:71)

8)Keep your environment and surroundings clean. Try your best to stay organized. Also know how to manage your time for Allah's sake.It was narrated that the
Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu ‘alaihi wa sallam said, “Cleanliness is half of faith.”
(Sahih Muslim)

9)Write an Islamic essay, article, booklet, speech or
Islamic poem which you will share.Allah the Most Merciful
said, "Let there arise out of you (Muslims) a group of people inviting to
all that is good (Islam), enjoining Al-Ma`ruf (i.e., Islamic Monotheism and all
that Islam orders one to do) and forbidding Al-Munkar (polytheism and disbelief
and all that Islam has forbidden). And it is they who are the successful (on
the Day of Judgment).'' (Qur’an Surat Al-‘Imraan Verse:104)

10)Help a fellow Muslim in only ways that are good/right (e.g.
tutoring a Muslim, helping a Muslim with his/her household chores, helping them
carry their things etc.)It was narrated that the
Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu ‘alaihi wa sallam said, “…If
anyone fulfills his brother’s needs, Allah will fulfill his needs…” (Sahih
Muslim and Bukhari)

11)Look at Allah’s creation while contemplating about
Allah the Almighty and His Signs.

Allah the Most
Merciful said, "Thus does Allah make clear to you His Signs: in order that
you may consider/reflect (and believe).'' (Qur’an Surat Al-Baqara Verse:219)

12)Defend your Muslim brother or sister when they need
to be defended such as when they are being badly spoken about, bullied,
ridiculed, cheated or insulted in any way.

It was narrated that the Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu
‘alaihi wa sallam said, “…if one relieves a Muslim of his
troubles, Allah will relieve his troubles on the Day of Resurrection…” (Sahih
Muslim and Bukhari)

13)Conduct gatherings or circles where Islamic knowledge
is being shared and where there is dhikr/remembrance of Allah. Always stick to the Sunnah/tradition of the noble Messenger Muhammad sallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam.

It was narrated that the Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu ‘alaihi wa sallam
said,"No people
sit remembering Allah, the Mighty and Exalted, without the angels surrounding
them and mercy covering them and tranquility descending on them and Allah
mentioning them to those who are with Him." (Sahih Muslim)

Always include all Muslims in your daily du'as/supplications. May Allah the Most Merciful accept all our good deeds, forgive all our mistakes and welcome us in Firdaus/Heaven by His Mercy. Ameen.

Friday, 20 March 2015

The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
For every belonging that they stole from you,
For each product they charged at an unfair price,
For each time they laughed at you or did backbite,
For their tyranny or for being unkind,
For plots made against you and for every lie,
Sins you may have done in the past are theirs now,
If good deeds they have, their good deeds you acquire.
It may be destined that you pray against them,
So your du'as are answered at the best time.
Don't think that they can get away with their crimes,
Know that Allah is the All-Knowing, Most Just.
Whether Muslim or not, Allah always hears,
Religious or not, God knows His servants' cries,
When His slaves beseech Him and call upon Him,
Allah the Almighty knows when to respond.
He'll respond to you though it may take some time.
Allah hates wrongdoing and is the Most Wise.

Islamic Q&A:Allah may also respond to the du'as of sinners/unbelievers for as long as they are mistreated/oppressed. God Allah hates injustice and tyranny.This is evidence that true Muslims shouldstay away from wronging any of His creation whether Muslim or not.Note: There is a difference between being a bully and avoiding someone who is a bad influence.
A Muslim should love for Allah's sake and hate for Allah's sake.

Thursday, 19 March 2015

In the Name of Allah
The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
To some, I may be seen as an 'extrovert' -
One who is sociable, may talk quite often
About random things, sharing what I can share,
Who enjoys chatting with a tight group of friends,

Can start conversations with friendly strangers,
Who'd rather teach a class of fifty than nine,
And be adventurous -yet there are times when
Wise solitude and seclusion I don't mind.

Each moment I spend with our True Friend Allah
Through adhkaar and du'as is appreciated.
I choose to be with God Allah than with a
Flock of fakes and fools who'll have my time wasted,

Who deplorably bark tales about others,
And spread gossip about people they envy,
Who may barge into silly quarrels with you
Only to flaunt their flaws and idiocy.

In general I'm friendly, and free to choose
Who my friends are and whom my hours are spent on.
With Allah always watching each one of us,
Not one of His servants is ever alone.

Monday, 16 March 2015

In the Name of AllahThe Most Gracious The Most MercifulThe Du’a of a Muslim is a treasure,
Did you know that when a Muslim prays for you…
For nice things you’ve done to them, any favor,
What they pray for you will by God’s Will come true.

Acts of kindness you show to a Muslim friend,
When you help a Muslim, even guide his way,
And that Muslim prays for you right there and then,
Allah will listen to whatever they say -

“O’ Allah, he gave me this, so give him too.”
“She stood up for me. Allah, please bless her life.”
“They were great hosts. Allah, bless their wealth and food.”
“He helped a lot! Allah, grant him a good wife.”

Du’as of Muslims for you are blessings, yes -
So much so that du’as can change destiny.
Now when you do something bad to a Muslim,
Their du’as may affect you negatively -

Whether that Muslim is righteous or not so,
So long as you’ve oppressed them, du'as are heard.
As long as they’re Muslims who cry to Allah,
Allah will answer them; God is Just and Near.

If you steal from a Muslim, if you annoy,
If you do things which that Muslim does not like,
If their name and honor you spoil and destroy,
If them you mock, laugh at, lie to, and backbite…

And they turn to Allah, raise their hands and cry,
They supplicate to God, praying against you…
And they pray against you every day and night,
Beware… their bad wishes for you may come true -

Don’t laugh, for if you do, shaytan laughs at you.
The du’as against someone is big indeed…
For once one complains, Allah’s Justice is true.
Every act, good or bad, is just like a seed -

Plant a good seed, it will grow even better.
Plant a bad seed and it will affect your life -
Sins bring forth evil to their evildoers -
Sins you must shun, and to do good you should strive.

So whoever I’ve wronged may Allah forgive,
May Allah forgive me and forgive them too.
One whom Muslims pray against can’t truly live -
Pray for whom you’ve wronged, quit sins you used to do.

Du’as are heard –regardless of who you are,
When Muslims pray for you, ‘tis a blessing, yes.
When Muslims complain to God against you for
Wronging them –compensate, don’t fail Allah’s test.

The du’a… is a very powerful thing -
The du’as of Muslims can change destiny -
When they pray for you or even against you -
Du’as can bring forth trouble or harmony.

So be watchful of your deeds, never mistreat,
Don’t bully Muslims and non-Muslims alike.
For when any slave complains to God, the One -
Allah knows how to fix things at the right time.

Friday, 13 March 2015

Imam Al-Bukhari (may Allah have mercy on him)
reported in his Saheeh that ‘Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her)
said: “I heard the Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam saying:
‘Souls are like conscripted soldiers; those whom they recognize, they get along with,
and those whom they do not recognize, they will not get along with.’” [Sahih Al-Bukhari]

Allah knows best. If one were to ask you:Why is it that we get along with some;With them we feel good, and like what they do -While others repulse you or seem humdrum?

If one likes you, you're on the same level,You share qualities, your goals are the same,You both support the truth and loathe evil,Or with each other you agree always.

When one's rude, their hatred stems from envy,When aloof -maybe shy or terrified;Inferior to you themselves they might see,With those groups try to be patient -stay nice.

Good people get on with the good like them,While God's foes love those who indulge in sin.:)
~Written by Mariam MababayaWisdom Islamic School

Thursday, 12 March 2015

SubhanAllah, when someone gives you a gift,
You are touched and feel entitled to return -
To give back their kindness with much heartfelt thanks,
With another gift or advice you have learned.

There are many kinds of gifts you can give them:
A good gift they've always asked for and wanted,
A gift a bit similar to what they gave,
Or a present you hope they'll love and won't dread,

Gift of knowledge from which they can benefit,
Gift of hugs and many thanks out of mercy,
Gift of support and helping them reach their goals,
Gift of time -being there, so they're not lonely,

Gift of listening, a shoulder to cry on,
Gift of guidance -so you pull them towards right,
Gift of friendship, loving them for Allah's sake,
Including them in your du'as day and night.

So when receiving gifts, always say 'Thank you!'
"JazaakAllahu Khair" is even better.
Include them in your du'as, and when you can,
Return their favor -gift them some time later.

Now regarding the most prime relationship -
Your relation with our Creator Allah,
Do all your obligations for Allah's sake,
Shun sins and He'll reward you inshaAllah.

There are many gifts that God Allah gave you,
The greatest of them is the gift of Islam.
As a grateful servant of Allah, keep it
And share it with all, as often as you can.

Enjoin right, forbid wrong whenever you can,
Love what Allah loves, and hate all that He hates,
More Sunnahs, all acts just for Allah's sake, and
By God's Will you can meet Him by Heaven's Gates.

May Allah the Most Merciful accept us
As His friends, and guide us to Firdaus/Heaven.
Ameen. My gift to all: Learn Islam, love it,
Share it, and with Allah's Gifts feel enlivened.
~Written by Mariam MababayaWisdom Islamic School

It was narrated that the Prophet Muhammad (sallAllahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) said, On the Day of Judgment, that Day all await, There are seven groups who’ll receive Allah’s Shade, That Day when God questions each one of His slaves. May Allah make us prosper on that Great Day.Ameen.

First, are those Muslims who get the chance to lead - Whether parents with kids to care for and feed, Or rulers who strive to meet their people’s needs -Or teachers and bosses –they’re fair, without greed, They’re never unjust, for they know Allah sees.

Second, are those Muslims who were brought up well. Truth they love. Lies and gossip they never tell. They’re busy doing good deeds –never idle, At night, they’re known for praying Qiyaam Al-Layl, They grew up avoiding sins that lead to Hell.

Third, are those Muslim men who love the masjid,

It’s like their second home where they’re near Allah, There they pray their five salahs and more Sunnahs, Recite from the Qur’an and say their du’as, Their faces shine brightly with every sajdah.

Fourth, are Muslims who always greet with salaam, Muslim friends who love each other for Allah,

Who advise and strengthen each other’s Imaan, And include one another in their du’as, Praying that they’ll meet again inshaAllah in jannah.

Fifth, are special Muslims who, in this dark age,

Remember Allah always and remain chaste,

Loyal to their spouses, know when to lower their gaze,

These Muslims never flirt –evil deeds they hate. For Allah, they watch what they do, see and say.

Sixth, are Muslims whom Allah has given wealth, Which they spend on things that make them close to Him - On building mosques, Islamic schools, seeking ‘Ilm -These Muslims you can always find them smiling, Even a sincere smile –rewards it can bring.

Seventh, are Muslims whose love for God is strong,

That a thought of Allah can make them shed tears, They long to meet Allah whom they love and only fear, In their du’as, their tears wash away their wrongs, Hoping that Heaven is where they will belong.

May Allah the Most Merciful make us among His friends, Whom He will grant His special Shade on Judgment Day, And whom He will welcome in Firdaus/Heaven near Him. Ameen.

Tuesday, 10 March 2015

In the Name of Allah
The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
"So they're jealous." Some signs of jealousy:
That man, he envies when he belies Truth.
That kid is jealous when she's unfriendly.
Their jealousy only their lies can sooth.

That lady -she's jealous, when she is mean.
All they they do is resort to bullying.
When the jealous envy like silly teens,
They assume the truthful are just lying.

Yes, their envy is proven through their acts -
When they lie, steal, or bark insults at you,
When they negate your truths and awesome facts,
And try to bring you down so one is two.

To deal with them: Thank God they let you know -
You are better than them and they've been owned.

~Written by Mariam Mababaya

Allah knows best. If you're sure of yourself, stay cool, be friendly, smile and lift others up.When some are jealous, all they do is bully and try to bring others down so those they envy yet secretly admire reach their level of absurdity and ignorance.

Monday, 9 March 2015

Bismillah... With Allah's Name I start this piece -
About the type of students I've been at school -
Not to humbly brag nor to entice envy...
Just for Allah's sake sharing notes from my youth,
To thank God for His gifts, and lessons for you:

At nursery, one of my brothers and I
Were sent to a small school, like one's residence.
There we had many parties, played games, made crafts -
First time at school, as a kid, may have been tense -
Though we learned to enjoy learning as time passed.

For kindergarten, my brother and I then
Studied at Al-Yamama National School -
With God's Will I learned to read Arabic there -
Learned how Arabs come in various looks and hair...
All the facilities there I thought were cool.

Although there I had fun playing with the kids,
Playing group games and in the yard running games,
There were a few times when a few kids bullied,
They'd mock my nationality and my name,
With God's Grace God helped me choose to stay okay.

Some lessons learned from studying at that school:
Though there may be bullies, good people exist.
To learn a language, be around its speakers.
When some kids ridicule, it's because they're kids,
They're badly brought up or they don't know some rules.

After fifth grade, when this girl would still bully -
Quite often stealing from my pocket money,
My loving parents after all their complaints,
Transferred me to a Saudi government school -
Classrooms were huge and students oh so many.

Alhamdulillah there were no bullies there,
Though still there was one girl who'd oft pick on me,
Not for my looks nor my nationality,
But for a joke which she took so seriously.
From then on I tried to shun all irony.

At the public schools I'd say I did quite well,
With Allah's Mercy I was an achiever -
Studied hard, was one of the top ten in class,
Often speaking on stage with a loud speaker,
And for some was a bit of a trendsetter:

Some lessons learned at that Saudi public school:
When some people like you, they'll try to follow -
True friends don't mind wearing the same clothes or style.
To do well at school, listen and be thorough.

Do your work, don't put it off for tomorrow.

At that school, I may have been a top student,
But should there be one subject I hate it's Math.
As Math was getting tougher in Arabic,
Escapades at Arab schools didn't long last.
So I moved to another, where things changed fast.

To Manarat Ar-Riyadh Schools I was moved,
The school from which my brothers graduated.
Because of the big change in environment,
Had low self-esteem, was by a clique hated -
I took a one-year-break when I felt dislocated.

During that pause, I went to Daar Adh-Dhikr,
An institute for Muslim sisters like me,
Where I got so much knowledge about Islam,
The Glorious Qur'an how to properly read,
And information I knew not beforehand.

Classes there took place twice or three times a week.
There I learned to mingle with older people.
During that year my loving parents tried to
Have me at Cambridge Academy home schooled,
Yet stopped so soon when Math for me was trouble.

After my experience at Daar Adh-Dhikr,
My parents decided I go to real school -
Middle East International School was next,
Where strangely as a newbie friendship came quick,
Was best friends with a girl who loved acting 'cool'.

Due to influence I was made a bully,
Not to others -for to them I was a friend.
Quite snobbish was I and mean to this one girl,
Since hearing from her an unwanted comment.
Lesson: 'Tis wiser at times to stay silent.

At M.E.I.S. so many things happened,
Phases we went through that should not be discussed.
To share lessons from that I feel is a must:
The teen years are delicate. So parents, please take care.
To all, choose your friends wisely or yourself you might cuss.

Don't make fun of how someone was created.
Don't even laugh at how a person may smell.
What goes around comes around. Allah's Justice is True.
Tales and gossip, lies and rumors, never tell -
E'en as a joke, don't lie -or else bid friendship farewell.

True friendship has no barrier and secrets;
Secrets shared with some friends may be news to spread.
Barriers restrict -restrictions bring silence.
Silence in friendship makes a friend's needs unmet.
When that happens, lies and lack of trust are wed.

After those moments of immature drama,
My beloved parents transferred me once more -
To another school where the first year went well -
Playing soccer, volleyball, earning high scores,
Exchanging stuff with friends, playing games when bored -

Until the following grade at the same school
Did some things begin to change because of a mistake -
Mistake of being a self-centered braggart,
Whose endless boasting may cause others to hate.
Some girls turned distant since telling them I was engaged.

I was engaged then to the man I'm wed to today.
Alhamdulillah, although I've done many mistakes,
I say, a wise person learns from his errors,
Takes notice of the faults that some people make,
Shares his lessons with others so all can do better.

A recap of what I've learned as a student:
Bullies may have been bullied in the past -understand.
To help them, help them smile, offer sound advice.
Stay nice for Allah's sake, not by popular demand.
Proofs that your parents care? When they guide and reprimand.

For friendship to develop, no secrets should be kept.
If you love some, let them know, before you greet regret.
Show that you love them through caring, sharing and advice.
'Till you meet Allah, seek His Forgiveness day and night.
Be so close to Allah; with Him don't be shy to cry.

You and I are lessons; from each other we can learn.
This life's a test -pass it with good deeds and right belief.
May Allah the Most Forgiving forgive all our sins,
And make Firdaus/Uppermost Heaven where we will meet.
May Allah make us among His friends. Ameen. Ameen.

Life is learning one step at a time, to find the ways to God the Most Sublime. Allah knows best.

Sunday, 8 March 2015

Noma, the man whom God gave me as myOnly spouse, I believe -I love him so.Realize my friends* were right 'he's lucky';Married to him for Allah's sake -God knowsAll that goes around us and in our thoughtsRest loyalty, faith and understanding.I'm his wife; and for God's sake I love him.

May God's Wrath be on fools who pull him farAway from me; know that he's always near.Recalling the sweet times we had and shared,I'll stay loyal to my spouse even thoughNone may see; surely, Allah always sees.Off with the jealous' lies and spies' nonsense.My husband is the only man for me.

Da'wah means to call or invite people to Islam out of mercy, to help them discover the truth and distinguish it from falsehood. It is only an invitation; Muslims never force Islam on others, they only share as sharing is caring and Allah bestows His Mercy on those who are merciful to others. Allah knows best.

~* Just Sharing Islam

~* About Mariam

Alhamdulillah I'm Muslim, was engaged in my teens and married at 20, first wife, BA and MA in Islamic Studies, enjoy learning about Islam, writing poetry, art and teaching, assistant supervisor at my beloved parents' school (Allah yarhamhum) Wisdom Islamic School www.wisdom.edu.ph Include us and all Muslims in your good du'as :) Wasalaam~

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Always remember Allah wherever you are. La ilaha ilAllah Muhammad RasulAllah. SubhanAllah. Alhamdulillah. Allahu Akbar. AstaghfurAllah. SubhanAllah wa Bihamdih SubhanAllah Al-'Atheem. May Allah the Most Merciful accept all our good deeds, forgive all our sins and make us among His friends whom He will welcome in Firdaus/Heaven near Him and His beloved Messenger Muhammad sallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam. Ameen.